Full Moon 2026
Next full moon
29 July 2026 at 14:36
All dates and times are shown in UTC.
A full moon occurs when the Moon stands opposite the Sun and its entire face is illuminated. It happens roughly every 29.5 days — the heart of the lunar cycle.
Traditionally the full moon stands for culmination: emotions run higher, sleep can be lighter, and whatever grew during the waxing weeks comes to fruition. It is a favourite time for harvesting, celebrating and taking stock.
All full moons 2026
| # | Day | Sign |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | 3 January 2026 at 10:03 | Wolf Moon |
| 2. | 1 February 2026 at 22:09 | Snow Moon |
| 3. | 3 March 2026 at 11:38 | Worm Moon |
| 4. | 2 April 2026 at 02:12 | Pink Moon |
| 5. | 1 May 2026 at 17:23 | Flower Moon |
| 6. | 31 May 2026 at 08:45 | Flower Moon |
| 7. | 29 June 2026 at 23:57 | Strawberry Moon |
| 8. | 29 July 2026 at 14:36 | Buck Moon |
| 9. | 28 August 2026 at 04:19 | Sturgeon Moon |
| 10. | 26 September 2026 at 16:49 | Harvest Moon |
| 11. | 26 October 2026 at 04:12 | Hunter’s Moon |
| 12. | 24 November 2026 at 14:54 | Beaver Moon |
| 13. | 24 December 2026 at 01:28 | Cold Moon |
All full moons 2027
| # | Day | Sign |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | 22 January 2027 at 12:17 | Wolf Moon |
| 2. | 20 February 2027 at 23:24 | Snow Moon |
| 3. | 22 March 2027 at 10:44 | Worm Moon |
| 4. | 20 April 2027 at 22:27 | Pink Moon |
| 5. | 20 May 2027 at 10:59 | Flower Moon |
| 6. | 19 June 2027 at 00:45 | Strawberry Moon |
| 7. | 18 July 2027 at 15:45 | Buck Moon |
| 8. | 17 August 2027 at 07:29 | Sturgeon Moon |
| 9. | 15 September 2027 at 23:04 | Harvest Moon |
| 10. | 15 October 2027 at 13:47 | Hunter’s Moon |
| 11. | 14 November 2027 at 03:26 | Beaver Moon |
| 12. | 13 December 2027 at 16:09 | Cold Moon |
Each monthly full moon carries a traditional name inherited from farming and hunting calendars:
- January — Wolf Moon
- February — Snow Moon
- March — Worm Moon
- April — Pink Moon
- May — Flower Moon
- June — Strawberry Moon
- July — Buck Moon
- August — Sturgeon Moon
- September — Harvest Moon
- October — Hunter’s Moon
- November — Beaver Moon
- December — Cold Moon
Full Moon — Recommended today
- Lighter sleep and more vivid dreams are commonly reported around the full moon.
- Emotions and social energy tend to peak — great for gatherings, hard for arguments.
- Traditional herbalists harvest herbs at full moon, believing their potency peaks.
- Hair cut at full moon is said to grow back stronger and thicker.
- Gardeners avoid sowing at the exact full moon and harvest instead.
Frequently asked questions
How often is there a full moon?
On average every 29.5 days — the length of the synodic lunar month. Most years have 12 full moons; occasionally a 13th appears, and the second full moon in one calendar month is called a “blue moon”.
Why does the full moon affect sleep?
Studies suggest people may fall asleep a little later and sleep slightly shorter around full moon nights, likely due to brighter evening light and subtle circadian effects. Individual sensitivity varies a lot.
What is a supermoon?
A full moon that occurs near the Moon’s closest point to Earth (perigee). It appears a few percent larger and up to ~30 % brighter than the smallest full moon.
Is the exact time of the full moon the same everywhere?
Yes — the astronomical moment is a single instant worldwide. Only the local clock time differs by time zone. Our tables show the exact time in UTC.